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    libel
    /ˈlʌɪbl/

    noun

    • 1. a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation: "he was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes"
    • 2. (in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration.

    verb

    • 1. defame (someone) by publishing a libel: "the jury found that he was libelled by a newspaper"
    • 2. (in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against: "if a ship does you any injury you libel the ship"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIBEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to write and publish something that contains bad and false things about a person: She claims the newspaper libelled her in editorials and news articles. With a few exceptions, no writer consciously sits down with the aim of libelling anyone. Compare. slander noun.

  3. legaldictionary.net › libelLibel - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes - Legal Dictionary

    Dec 19, 2015 · Libel is the defamation of a person's character by written or printed words or pictures. Learn the difference between libel and slander, how to prove libel, and what remedies are available for libel victims.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › libelLibel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Libel is a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression of someone. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal aspects of libel from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIBEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Libel is a written or published statement that harms the reputation of a person or organization. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, compare it with slander, and see examples of libel lawsuits and cases.

  7. www.investopedia.com › terms › lLibel Meaning: Vs. Slander, How to Prove, Faqs - Investopedia

    Jun 13, 2022 · Libel is a category of defamation that includes defamatory statements that are published or broadcast. Libel is a tort under common law for which a defamed party can sue for damages. Pure...

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › libelLIBEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. Law. defamation by written, printed, or broadcast words or pictures: Compare slander ( def 3 ). Intentionally or knowingly posting content that constitutes libel is prohibited. the act or crime of publishing or broadcasting a defamatory statement: The author was convicted of libel and sentenced to a yearlong jail term.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › libelLibel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Libel is the act of publishing a statement about someone that is not true and that gives a bad impression about the person. Libel is usually contrasted with slander, which refers to a spoken statement that is not true. Both libel and slander are used in legal contexts.